When commercial disputes heat up, Ann works to cool things down so her clients can get back to taking care of business.

An award-winning litigator, Ann calls upon her years of experience to quickly assess the situation and offer workable solutions. Ann understands that litigation is expensive and distracting for clients—whether it involves contract disputes, dealership termination, lease quarrels, contested noncompete agreements or intellectual property issues. She looks to resolve disputes in a practical way to keep the wheels of commerce turning smoothly for her technology, manufacturing and transportation clients.

More than a litigator, Ann also advises general counsel, company presidents and other organizational leaders on a variety of business and legal issues.

The Best Lawyers in America, Commercial Litigation, Litigation-Real Estate, 2012-2020

Wisconsin Law Journal, Women in the Law Award, 2010

Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent

Education

J.D., Marquette University Law School

cum laude

B.A., Marquette University

Admissions

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin

Wisconsin

U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin

U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois

U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan

U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit

U.S. Court of Federal Claims

Professional Memberships and Certifications

Seventh Circuit Bar Association

American Bar Association, Litigation and Antitrust Sections

Wisconsin Bar Association

Eastern District of Wisconsin Bar Association

Experience

Successfully defended commercial tenant, through trial, against claims of breach of lease and breach of personal guarantee.

Successfully defended distributor, through trial, against claims of breach of warranty and indemnification arising out of sale of generator sets.

Advised wireless tower acquisition company on siting of new communications tower. Representation included obtaining favorable settlement after challenging municipal planning commission in court and negotiating with another wireless carrier to remove existing tower.

Litigated enforceability of non compete agreements under Wisconsin and other state laws.

Litigated disputes over the enforcement of residential and commercial real estate deed restrictions, including defense of national restaurant chain against claim by neighboring landowner that it was operating in violation of restrictive covenant.

Defended international construction equipment manufacturer against claims of wrongful termination of dealer agreement in alleged violation of state franchise laws.

The Best Lawyers in America® has listed 156 Husch Blackwell lawyers in its 2018 directory, breaking the firm’s old record of 151 set last year. The firm also has 10 attorneys listed as “Lawyers of the Year” and 15 lawyers who have made the list for the first time.

Community Leadership

“I feel an obligation to the community to help people who are less fortunate,” Ann says of her work with various civic organizations.

The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements.Past results afford no guarantee of future results. Every case is different and must be judged on its own merits.

The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements.Past results afford no guarantee of future results. Every case is different and must be judged on its own merits.

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